2 northbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge coming into Tampa reopen

TAMPA, Fla. - Two northbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge heading into Tampa have reopened as the Tampa Bay area continues assessing the aftermath of Hurricane Debby.

The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the two inside northbound lanes are reopened to drivers. The other two outside lanes of the Howard Frankland will remain closed until further notice, troopers said.

This comes after the northbound lanes of the bridge closed around 4:30 a.m. FHP said they first closed the northbound outside lane of the bridge around 1:30 a.m. due to water on the bridge. Officials said there were heavy waves and debris coming onto the highway.

Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol

According to troopers, all northbound lanes of the bridge were closed by 4:30 a.m. on Monday as portions of the shoulder and roadway washed out on the Hillsborough side of the span.

Drivers were being asked to find an alternate route as crews worked to assess and repair the damage.

Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol

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